Rajkummar Rao heaps praise for wife's performance in 'Phule'
Indian actor Rajkummar Rao praised his wife Patralekhaa after watching her latest film, 'Phule'.
Taking to his Instagram handle, he shared two pictures of his wife from her film and called her a “pure artist” in the caption of the post.
He also expressed his gratitude, saying he couldn’t be prouder. Patralekhaa plays Savitribai Phule in the biographical drama, which was released on April 25.
Here is what Rajkummar wrote in appreciation of his wife while tagging her:
"Words can’t describe my feelings after watching your performance in #Phule. I’m so inspired seeing you playing Savitribai Phule ji, which is such a tough part to portray. You are such a pure artist, and I have seen that in #Citylights #IC814 and #Phule and many more. I remember calling you after watching your phone scene in #IC814 and asking you how you did this magic because I know for a fact that so many of our working actors today won’t be able to do it with this much purity and truth, including me.
"So many moments in #Phule were pure gold as an artist. The way people clapped in theatres after you slap that guy in Phule was such a joy to witness. You are truly gifted, and don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise. Your grit and resilience have inspired me so much. In such a cut-throat industry, you, my love, have always stood your ground and kept working silently and pushing your boundaries. You have done everything on your own without any support from anyone. I’ve seen you working so hard for so many years, and it’s your moment now.
"I’m a very proud husband. Har Jeewan ke hum saathi", he concluded.
Director Anand Mahadevan brings the inspiring story of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule to life in Phule, showcasing the social reformers’ fight against caste discrimination and their push for women’s education in 19th-century India. The film has earned a lot of positive feedback, especially for Patralekhaa’s powerful performance.
On the work front, Rajkummar Rao is busy promoting his upcoming film Bhul Chuk Maaf, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. The film will hit theaters on May 9, 2025.